Self-Harming Therapists in Weymouth, MA
If you are struggling with feeling stuck in the dark and lost in the past, then I may be able to help. Working together I can guide you to find the light within what feels like darkness. Being open to discuss and explore times of feeling lost, how we became lost and how we can find ourselves again. Utilizing your pre-existing strengths and internal listening to create growth and positive change is where the work begins. From creating this space, I believe that you can create healthy coping skills, improve communication skills/relationships, set appropriate boundaries, decrease levels of depression and anxiety and so much more.
If you are struggling with feeling stuck in the dark and lost in the past, then I may be able to help. Working together I can guide you to find the light within what feels like darkness. Being open to discuss and explore times of feeling lost, how we became lost and how we can find ourselves again. Utilizing your pre-existing strengths and internal listening to create growth and positive change is where the work begins. From creating this space, I believe that you can create healthy coping skills, improve communication skills/relationships, set appropriate boundaries, decrease levels of depression and anxiety and so much more.
Judith Taveras
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02190 (Online Only)
I strongly believe in the power of self-compassion, self-love, and giving oneself grace. In my therapeutic space, I stress the benefits of taking active steps to learn how to treat yourself with the kindness and love that you deserve from yourself and others. One of the best intervention tool can be self-compassion and positive regard for oneself. I very much understand that developing this part of oneself can be difficult, as we live in a society that greatly profits from our dislike of ourselves. Despite this challenge, I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to overcome this and develop this skill set.
I strongly believe in the power of self-compassion, self-love, and giving oneself grace. In my therapeutic space, I stress the benefits of taking active steps to learn how to treat yourself with the kindness and love that you deserve from yourself and others. One of the best intervention tool can be self-compassion and positive regard for oneself. I very much understand that developing this part of oneself can be difficult, as we live in a society that greatly profits from our dislike of ourselves. Despite this challenge, I strongly believe that we all have the capacity to overcome this and develop this skill set.
If you are longing for a greater sense of inner peace, I may be able to help. I can guide you to bring curiosity to stuck points in your life, explore how those stuck points came to be, and learn skills to work with them with more ease. My approach is best suited for individuals and families struggling with low-self-esteem, depression, suicidality, grief, anxiety, bipolar disorder, neurodiversity, perinatal mental health, and trauma.
If you are longing for a greater sense of inner peace, I may be able to help. I can guide you to bring curiosity to stuck points in your life, explore how those stuck points came to be, and learn skills to work with them with more ease. My approach is best suited for individuals and families struggling with low-self-esteem, depression, suicidality, grief, anxiety, bipolar disorder, neurodiversity, perinatal mental health, and trauma.
I work with clients across the lifespan with many different needs. It is important to me that clients of all identities feel safe and respected in therapy. As a professional, I want to continue to work with clients who identify on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, have different cultural backgrounds, have different abilities, and of all body types. I support my clients in reaching their goals by working together and empowering them to take the next step! I strive to help my clients find solace and comfort, build knowledge of coping strategies, and grow to the person they want to be.
I work with clients across the lifespan with many different needs. It is important to me that clients of all identities feel safe and respected in therapy. As a professional, I want to continue to work with clients who identify on the LGBTQ+ spectrum, have different cultural backgrounds, have different abilities, and of all body types. I support my clients in reaching their goals by working together and empowering them to take the next step! I strive to help my clients find solace and comfort, build knowledge of coping strategies, and grow to the person they want to be.
Anxiety Specialist, Amanda Urato, LMHC
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02189 (Online Only)
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
You may be feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety - whether it’s from external demands or internal struggles. Maybe it's social anxiety, "a life transition," or healing from trauma. Or maybe it's something more general, like you want to feel more "in control" of your emotions…and your life. I can help. Together, we’ll uncover the roots of your challenges, empowering you to move forward - with skill and confidence. I use “treatments that work” (CBT, DBT, mindfulness, etc). But we’ll find what works for YOU. Lastly, I don’t just want you to just “feel better.” I want you to live your best life. I'm looking forward to meeting you!
New Directions Counseling Center provides a welcoming, comfortable, confidential atmosphere. Our team consists of 8 therapists with various specialties and many years of collective experience. We offer traditional and Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Issues addressed include: depression, anxiety, stress management, elder issues, loss and grief, addiction (including substance, exercise, and computer) relapse prevention, codependency, ACOA, parenting issues, child growth and development, pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression, trauma, loss of vision, men's issues, job loss and more.
New Directions Counseling Center provides a welcoming, comfortable, confidential atmosphere. Our team consists of 8 therapists with various specialties and many years of collective experience. We offer traditional and Christian counseling for individuals, couples, and families. Issues addressed include: depression, anxiety, stress management, elder issues, loss and grief, addiction (including substance, exercise, and computer) relapse prevention, codependency, ACOA, parenting issues, child growth and development, pregnancy loss, infertility, postpartum depression, trauma, loss of vision, men's issues, job loss and more.
Finding the right ‘person’ for yourself or a loved one can be beyond challenging. You want to know that that person will be truly engaged in what you have to say, won’t judge you by your thoughts or behaviors, and care enough about you to offer compassion and guidance through your toughest days. I’m familiar with this search, and I believe that I could be the person you need right now as you begin the work to your higher self. One of the first things I tell all of my clients is that they have to feel a connection with their therapist. You have to feel safe, supported and most importantly, respected.
Finding the right ‘person’ for yourself or a loved one can be beyond challenging. You want to know that that person will be truly engaged in what you have to say, won’t judge you by your thoughts or behaviors, and care enough about you to offer compassion and guidance through your toughest days. I’m familiar with this search, and I believe that I could be the person you need right now as you begin the work to your higher self. One of the first things I tell all of my clients is that they have to feel a connection with their therapist. You have to feel safe, supported and most importantly, respected.
Heal As You Grow, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weymouth, MA 02191
Heal As You Grow is a group practice who strives to be a collaborative therapeutic environment welcoming all who come. Although every clinician has their own unique style, as a whole we provide a safe place for clients to be heard, accepted, and supported in this journey towards healing and growth.
Heal As You Grow is a group practice who strives to be a collaborative therapeutic environment welcoming all who come. Although every clinician has their own unique style, as a whole we provide a safe place for clients to be heard, accepted, and supported in this journey towards healing and growth.
Angela Smith Corridan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02188
Therapy can be a great tool whether you're feeling depressed or anxious, having trouble dealing with stress or stuck in a rut. Just as each individual is unique, so is each course of therapy. I recently relocated to Longmeadow from the Boston area where I've been providing therapy since 2005. I work with individuals, children, teens, college students and families. You will find that my style is compassionate, non-judgmental and empowering.
Therapy can be a great tool whether you're feeling depressed or anxious, having trouble dealing with stress or stuck in a rut. Just as each individual is unique, so is each course of therapy. I recently relocated to Longmeadow from the Boston area where I've been providing therapy since 2005. I work with individuals, children, teens, college students and families. You will find that my style is compassionate, non-judgmental and empowering.
Donna Beaton, LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Weymouth, MA 02188 (Online Only)
I am trained and experienced in helping adults, couples and their families build "a life worth living" through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. In a safe nonjudgmental space, clients learn mindfulness and other evidence-based behavioral tools to manage their emotions and clarify their life's purpose.
I am trained and experienced in helping adults, couples and their families build "a life worth living" through Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. In a safe nonjudgmental space, clients learn mindfulness and other evidence-based behavioral tools to manage their emotions and clarify their life's purpose.
For me, psychotherapy must address the needs of the person. Sometimes this can mean exploring how you got to the point you are at, and how you want to change; and sometimes you may want specific tools to address a very specific issue. Finding the right therapist is perhaps one of the most important choices you will make and also one of the most difficult. Although a therapist may have an armory of techniques to use, what I have found to be at the heart of any type of psychotherapy is whether the relationship works between you and your therapist.
For me, psychotherapy must address the needs of the person. Sometimes this can mean exploring how you got to the point you are at, and how you want to change; and sometimes you may want specific tools to address a very specific issue. Finding the right therapist is perhaps one of the most important choices you will make and also one of the most difficult. Although a therapist may have an armory of techniques to use, what I have found to be at the heart of any type of psychotherapy is whether the relationship works between you and your therapist.
Ann Marie D. MacKinnon LICSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02190
20+ years providing exceptional clinical support for OLDER teen 16+ & adults. AFTER school and evening hours are pretty booked. Available early morning and afternoons. Focus of treatment Anxiety and Mood D/O impacting social, job , school and family relationships. Strong clinical interest supporting the transition to college , the work world and navigating the adjustments into young adulthood. Using a relational-psychodynamic approach to treatment balanced with empowering energy and humor. Supporting the LBGTQ community is a professional passion. Embracing authenticity and self acceptance is the treatment goal.
20+ years providing exceptional clinical support for OLDER teen 16+ & adults. AFTER school and evening hours are pretty booked. Available early morning and afternoons. Focus of treatment Anxiety and Mood D/O impacting social, job , school and family relationships. Strong clinical interest supporting the transition to college , the work world and navigating the adjustments into young adulthood. Using a relational-psychodynamic approach to treatment balanced with empowering energy and humor. Supporting the LBGTQ community is a professional passion. Embracing authenticity and self acceptance is the treatment goal.
Nancy A Salerno
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02189 (Online Only)
Immediate Availability! Nancy takes a strengths based approach to her work. All people have an inherent emotional strength and only through building on that strength can further emotional growth occur. Nancy is highly experienced working with Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, Marital Issues, Divorce and other life challenges that individuals face. Difficult situations can often leave us feeling “stuck”. Nancy works with clients to remove the emotional barriers in order to live a happy and healthy life.
Immediate Availability! Nancy takes a strengths based approach to her work. All people have an inherent emotional strength and only through building on that strength can further emotional growth occur. Nancy is highly experienced working with Anxiety, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, Marital Issues, Divorce and other life challenges that individuals face. Difficult situations can often leave us feeling “stuck”. Nancy works with clients to remove the emotional barriers in order to live a happy and healthy life.
Are you here because you want to feel like yourself again? Do you constantly have that feeling that nothing will ever change? Perhaps you feel like nothing you do is right or ever enough, or maybe life seems better when you’re in bed sleeping than when you're out there living it. You feel on edge, shaky, tired, and you can’t stop thinking about everything that may be wrong. I am here to help you find hope, take some of that weight off your shoulders, and help you take your life back. You are not alone.
Are you here because you want to feel like yourself again? Do you constantly have that feeling that nothing will ever change? Perhaps you feel like nothing you do is right or ever enough, or maybe life seems better when you’re in bed sleeping than when you're out there living it. You feel on edge, shaky, tired, and you can’t stop thinking about everything that may be wrong. I am here to help you find hope, take some of that weight off your shoulders, and help you take your life back. You are not alone.
Gina Cipolla Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Weymouth, MA 02188
Current Openings at Flourish Therapy Center! Openings for BED Support Group. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, body image, anxiety disorders & trauma. I am interested in working with individuals who have co-morbid diagnoses, & those who struggle with maladaptive coping mechanisms (self-harm, self-sabotage). I have worked in various mental health settings such as partial hospitalization programs, eating disorder facility and alternative school. Recieved a Bachelor's Degree from Suffolk University, and Master's Degree from Simmons School of Social Work.
Current Openings at Flourish Therapy Center! Openings for BED Support Group. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders, body image, anxiety disorders & trauma. I am interested in working with individuals who have co-morbid diagnoses, & those who struggle with maladaptive coping mechanisms (self-harm, self-sabotage). I have worked in various mental health settings such as partial hospitalization programs, eating disorder facility and alternative school. Recieved a Bachelor's Degree from Suffolk University, and Master's Degree from Simmons School of Social Work.
Elizabeth Quigley, LICSW, New Inspiration
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02189
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
You want to feel better and do better in your life, and now, perhaps more than ever, you need someone – someone REALLY helpful – “in your corner” to help you turn things around. I’m willing and able to do just that. Together, we can do this: I use a range of solution-focused approaches: treatments that work (CBT, DBT, and whatever else works). We’ll figure out exactly how you’ve “gotten here,” plan a way out, and I’ll guide you along the way…as we activate your strengths and your inner resources to live a better life. I work with adults, teens, and families and I’m available immediately to give you the help you need and deserve.
Jessica Sims @ The Psyched Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Weymouth, MA 02190 (Online Only)
I help clients to develop the richness in life that can so often feel absent. The path to growth and healing can feel tumultuous and multidirectional, and we'll work together to build direction, strengthen identity, and heal the parts of self that need to be heard, understood, and seen. Using a strengths-based, person-centered approach, I work with adults from all walks of life to achieve balance and to help you achieve your goals. It is a privilege to be your partner on this journey.
I help clients to develop the richness in life that can so often feel absent. The path to growth and healing can feel tumultuous and multidirectional, and we'll work together to build direction, strengthen identity, and heal the parts of self that need to be heard, understood, and seen. Using a strengths-based, person-centered approach, I work with adults from all walks of life to achieve balance and to help you achieve your goals. It is a privilege to be your partner on this journey.
As a mental health provider, I have been practicing for roughly twelve years in both urban and rural communities. I primarily provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults, with a wide range of different experiences and needs. I am skilled in working with symptoms including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, life transitions, and mood disorders. I also have specialized training in perinatal mood disorders as well as substance use disorders. I have unlimited access to resources, particularly within the addiction and recovery communities for both struggling individuals and/or their loved ones.
As a mental health provider, I have been practicing for roughly twelve years in both urban and rural communities. I primarily provide individual therapy to adolescents and adults, with a wide range of different experiences and needs. I am skilled in working with symptoms including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, self-esteem, life transitions, and mood disorders. I also have specialized training in perinatal mood disorders as well as substance use disorders. I have unlimited access to resources, particularly within the addiction and recovery communities for both struggling individuals and/or their loved ones.
As a dedicated third-year intern in mental health counseling, I am passionate about supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of teens and young adults. My focus is on fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where young people can explore their feelings, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by this age group, I am committed to helping my clients navigate life’s transitions and achieve personal growth. My goal is to empower them to lead fulfilling and balanced lives.
As a dedicated third-year intern in mental health counseling, I am passionate about supporting the emotional and psychological well-being of teens and young adults. My focus is on fostering a safe, non-judgmental space where young people can explore their feelings, build resilience, and develop healthy coping strategies. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practices and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by this age group, I am committed to helping my clients navigate life’s transitions and achieve personal growth. My goal is to empower them to lead fulfilling and balanced lives.
Sue Kazolias
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Weymouth, MA 02188
Not accepting new clients
Sue Kazolias developed her strengths-based approach to therapy in the community mental health setting working with a wide-range of ages and presenting issues. With her warm and respectful approach, Sue tailors her work to what meets each individual's need while exploring parts withinin in order to get there. Prior to private practice, Sue earned an "Innovation" award at her previous workplace, highlighting her "unyielding dedication and resourcesfulness that is inventive and unique to each client," as well as "her very rare, completely natural ability to relate to just about anyone."
Sue Kazolias developed her strengths-based approach to therapy in the community mental health setting working with a wide-range of ages and presenting issues. With her warm and respectful approach, Sue tailors her work to what meets each individual's need while exploring parts withinin in order to get there. Prior to private practice, Sue earned an "Innovation" award at her previous workplace, highlighting her "unyielding dedication and resourcesfulness that is inventive and unique to each client," as well as "her very rare, completely natural ability to relate to just about anyone."
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Self-Harming Therapists
How does therapy for self-harm work?
A person may turn to self-injury so that they can distract themselves from their stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances. Therapy can address the cause of an individual’s suffering. A therapist can help a person understand why they may want to self-harm and help the person learn new methods of coping. A person may have poor emotion regulation, and treatment such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is helpful for breaking this behaviour. In addition, treatment such as dialectical behavior therapy can help a person manage their tolerance of distress.
Which therapies are best for self-harm?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, psychodynamic, and mentalisation-based therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior therapies are common approaches for people who have painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual cope with distress, regulate emotions, and manage impulsive urges.
Does the tendency to self-harm mean the person is suicidal?
Having this urge does not mean the individual suffers from suicidal ideation. People who want to self-injure look to distract or alleviate themselves from the pain they are experiencing. People with suicidal tendencies want to end life altogether. However, this does not mean a person with the intent to self-harm will not attempt suicide.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for self-harm?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Clients may see improvement within 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, maybe, a six-month period. People, especially those with co-occurring conditions like depression and anxiety, may need to continue therapy for up to 12 to 18 months.